Nonetheless, Heynckes says he is looking forward to facing Gladbach as he enjoyed success there as a player from 1963 until 1967, as well as from 1970 until 1978.

In a prolific career mainly spent with Die Fohlen, he banged in 323 goals in 479 appearances. Speaking ahead of the clash at the Allianz Arena, the 72-year-old told the club’s official website: “I had beautiful years at Borussia, and I’ve been a decisive player in the club’s history.

He concluded about facing the Dieter Hecking-coached side for the last time before going into retirement at the end of the campaign, he added: “(My) very last match against Mönchengladbach is special of course. (But we have) big ambitions to win the match. (We) won’t ease off in the league.”